Category | Drug | Forms | Possible symptoms | Effects of overdose | Withdrawal symptoms |
Narcotics | Opium
Heroin
Morphine
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Dark brown chunk powder
White or brownish powder White crystal tablets injectable preparations |
Euphoria Drowsiness |
Slow and shallow breathing
Clammy skin Convulsions Coma Possible death Constricted pupils |
Watery eyes Runny nose Yawning Loss of appetite Irritability Panic Chill and sweating Tremors Cramps Nausea |
Cannabis |
Marijuana | Satay sticks/Thai sticks
Kartoos Cigarette (mixed with tobacco) |
Euphoria Breakdown of inhibitions Increased appetite Disorientation Uncoordinated movements Red, watery eyes |
Anxiety Panic Fatigue Mental depression Fear of death |
Sleeplessness and hyperactive
Decreased appetite (occasionally reported) |
Stimulants
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Amphetamines | Yellowish crystal tablet capsules | Euphoria Increased alertness Excitation Sleeplessness Loss of appetite Nervousness Fidgetiness |
Agitation Increased in body temperature Hallucination Convulsions Possible death |
Anxiety Long periods of sleep Irritability Depression Disorientation |
Depressants | Barbiturates | Capsules | Slurred speech
Disorientation Drunken behavior convulsion |
Shallow respiration Cold and clammy skin Dilated pupils Quicken pulse Coma Possible death |
Anxiety Sleeplessness Delirium Convulsion Possible death |
Inhalants | Glue | Substance which produce vapours | Runny nose Watery eyes Poor appetite Slurred speech Bad breath Drowsiness Dizziness Lack of coordination |
Poisoning Delirium Coma Double vision Drunken behavior Bone marrow and liver damage Anaemia Sudden death |
Anxiety Restlessness when unable to obtain glue Mental craving for glue |
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